Woodworking blog entries tagged with 'power tool'

Hi all!
I’ve been designing this workbench in my head for quite some time. Over this past weekend, I was able to finish milling the frame/structure of the workbench and complete the glue up. I used the Domino XL 700 and installed twin tenons (loose tenons) in all joints of the frame. I know some of you will be astonished that I’m using this walnut for a workbench, but if you look at my completed projects, you will see that this will match my Roubo workbench and lets be hones...

LJ Gang— I’ve been doing a bandsaw tune-up, and thought I’d post the end result to motivate folks that might have been putting this off. Uh, like yours truly.
These are a test dovetail corner I cut to see how it all worked out.
And here is a 7.5” resaw veneer I also managed to make. Pretty awesome! This bedeviled me forever—the ability to do this.
What did I do?
1. Changed both top and bottom bearings ($80)2. Added an aftermarket Kreg fen...

Just like many woodworkers out there, I am obsessed with my tools. They perform a function in my shop but they are more than just functional. They provide a sense of pride and aesthetic beauty that only my fellow woodworkers can understand. We spend countless hours mulling over specs. reviews, online videos, pricing, and countless other factors to find that perfect addition to the shop. When we find that perfect hand tool or piece of machinery, we obsess over fine tuning, adding accessori...

The power tool for Rodent Control – The Rat Zapper Ultra….
I know, I know. But it got good reviews on Amazon. Perhaps someone did build a better mouse trap.
I’ve been seeing a rat running around on the patio for a little while and after watching a late night episode of Billy the Exterminator where he delt with a house that had been completely infested with rats, I was spurred to take action. BTW, I would love to see Billy make a guest camio on Woodwor...

Recently I have been looking at buying a new bandsaw. My current 14” Shopcraft bandsaw has performed pretty well but it has it’s limits. One frustration with the Shopcraft is finding blades for it. 70-1/2” blades are not the most readily available.
There are several brands that I have considered, Rigid, Porter Cable, and Central Machinery. Ideally I would like a Delta but Woodcraft is the only place I can get it and they want more than $600. I can’t do that. T...